Investment Management Oversight Officer

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role:  Investment Management Oversight Manager  
Role Location : Valencia
Department: Investment Management Oversight
Employment Type : Permanent
Fund Rock Management Company S.A. ("FRMC") is part of Apex Group and a leading independent third-party Fund Management Company providing management company services to Luxembourg, Ireland and UK domiciled collective investment schemes in accordance with the respective regulations. FRMC provides substance through solid risk management, oversight, and compliance, as well as through the comprehensive knowledge of its strong teams. The company ́s multinational teams are well placed to support asset managers across borders with local market insight and global connectivity.
We are currently looking for an Investment Management Oversight Manager to support our growing operations in the Investment Management Oversight department.
Job Specification:

•The candidate will take an active role in a team maintaining and performing the entire due diligence process on the delegated investment management activities:

• Manage and develop the oversight of delegated investment management activities in accordance with the requirements of CSSF Circular 18/698

• Conduct initial, on-going and thematic due diligence on both UCITS and alternative investment fund managers

• Establish new and maintain procedures, work instructions and workflows

• Establish new and maintain SLAs with delegated investment managers or advisors

• Establish new and maintain scorecards applying a risk-based approach

• Ensure all requirements are adhered to and findings are escalated in a timely manner

• Resolve issues with regards to the delegated investment management activities of the funds

• Maintain operational dashboards

• Perform regular fund performance reviews

• Review processes, policies, instructions and procedures of delegated investment managers and advisors
Skills Required:

• Degree in Finance or Economics - certification such as CFA or CAIA would be an asset

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, German will be considered as an advantage

• Proven MS Office skills, especially Excel

• Well-structured and well organized

• Responsible team player, accountable and reliable self-starter

• Integrity with a willingness to learn

• Experience in regulatory compliance or previous experience from similar oversight functions

• Interest in investment strategies, financial instruments and the overall organization of the delegates' fund structures from a legal, operational and compliance perspective
 

What you will get in return:

• Private health insurance.

• Performance Bonus.

• Award System.

• 27 working days holiday + Public holidays

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs

• Positive and hospitable work environment.

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognised disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.